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Kublai Kahn; Founder of Yuan Dynasty / Map of Yuan Dynasty

Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368)
  • Dynasty founded by Mongol leader Kublai (grand son of Genghis Kahn 1279)
  • Wanted to separate Mongols from the Chinese
  • Only Mongols could serve in the military
  • Only the Mongols could hold highest government jobs
  • Employed Arab architecture for his palace
  • Welcomed many foreigners (Ibn Battuta; Marco Polo)
  • Wealth of China under Yuan Dynasty recorded by Marco Polo
  • Supported trade ; “Silk Road"


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Route of Silk Road; Map


Silk Road
  • Red is land route / blue is the sea/water route.
  • interlinking trade routes across the Afro-Eurasian landmass
  • silk road started from Han dynasty, however, reached the peak during Yuan Dynasty
  • Silk road was strengthen by the Chinese, Nomads, Tibetans.
  • Traded silk, jade, furs, ceramics, spices, tea, exotic flowers and fruits(roses&oranges), etc...